I told you it wouldn't be long in the making didn't I?! This version of the Delphine skirt from Love at First Stitch was even easier to make than my first, largely because I cut out the correct size this time! I made a straight size 3, with a ½" seam allowance at the waist instead of ⅝" and that was it! The fit's really good.
One thing I didn't mention in my first Delphine post was that I initially lengthened the skirt by two inches as it looked a bit short. Of course when I tried it on, it looked all wrong so I lopped two inches off the bottom, taking it back to its original length. My measuring must have been off however, (or maybe the size 4 is slightly longer?), because I didn't alter the original length at all on this version and it's turned out shorter. So just for reference, the red denim version is probably just under one inch longer than the original pattern length.
As per my last version, I added a standard dress zip rather than an invisible one, which will hopefully be more hard wearing. The waistband facing is made from the red shirting left over from my Afternoon Blouse, which is a lovely bright contrast against the Liberty Carline twill.
Yes, you read that correctly, Liberty Carline twill!! My favourite Liberty floral design - in TWILL! I didn't even know Liberty twill existed until last year when I made my blue rose shirt dress. Reader Nathalie contacted me after seeing the post to say she had a metre of Carline twill going spare. It was left over from a project she'd finished and did I want it? YES!!!!! I screeched. That's one of the best things about having a blog - the friendships you make online. I've never met Nathalie - she doesn't even have a blog - but we've been emailing sporadically for a couple of years now thanks to our similar tastes in fabric! I'm so pleased that her leftover metre of Liberty twill has been turned into such a beaut of a skirt.
The Carline print is very busy, so I think it looks best teamed with a plain top half. The top I'm wearing isn't a particularly great match, but all my red tops were in the wash and it's the only plain cream top I own. Hmm, this might be just the kick up the arse I need to make a few neutral, short sleeved tops for summer. On the subject of summer dressmaking, I've almost finished two projects - my denim sailor shorts (talked about here) and a lemon print dress (inspiration here). They're both pretty awesome so it will be a big punch up to decide which one features on the blog first.
And one final piece of news.… the winner of the Dragonfly Fabrics giveaway is Frankie Carson from KnitWitsOwls! Hoorah!! I'll be in touch soon to organise your prize Frankie. Thank you to everybody else who entered the giveaway. Have a great week! x
What a lovely skirt that fabric is to die for! And thank you for the giveaway! I'm so chuffed!
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I wish I had taken more notice of your original Delphine post - I did exactly the same as you, fit-wise, and wish I'd trusted the measurements more! This is a beautiful Delphine and as ever, your sewing style is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope you got yours to fit eventually?! x
DeleteThis is lovely, what an amazing print.
ReplyDeleteOh my. I have just realised this is the same fabric I bought 4.5 metres of at a fabric sale. Do not thk it is a twill though, it is very light weight. Going to make a 1950s dress out of mine.
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is stunning. t's such a lovely pattern
Oh yes, you have to make a 1950's dress with it, it's the perfect pattern. If it's very lightweight it could be Liberty Tana Lawn which is just beautiful to work with. Good luck! x
DeleteWhat a gorgeous skirt! I love the contrasting facing. I've just made the Delphine skirt last night myself - my first skirt ever!. When I make my next one, I'll look at doing something similar!
ReplyDeleteAw congrats on your first ever skirt! I almost always add a contrasting facing to skirts, I can't help myself! x
DeleteThanks Jane. I'll let you know how I get on. I feel a fabric shopping trip coming on. I find your blog very inspiring and love looking at what you've made! I've even started my own blog:) x
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What an amazing print! Love it x
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing skirt. And you can never go wrong with roses!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The work is just perfect, I think. I love your hair like this too, very cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you! x
DeleteWOW! This is just breathtaking! I LOVE it! And Liberty twill?!?!?! Fantastic!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI KNOW!!!! I still can't believe my luck!! And thank you! x
DeleteOh how gorgeous! I adore that fabric!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you and thanks for the Tweet too! x
DeleteBeautiful fabric and such a flattering skirt. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAmazing skirt! And Liberty Twill! It's absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour skirt looks amazing, Jane! So pleased you put that fabric to good use.
ReplyDeleteBtw. have you seen that Liberty is now doing denim? Don't know how it compares with the twill (will have to go to the store to see), but there's a couple that would look lovely as skirts, even dresses, and I can feel a splurge coming on!
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LIBERTY DENIM??!! What a perfect combination! I feel a splurge coming on too.
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Gorgeous, I didn't have a clue that Liberty did twill either. But then I found out last week that they have Liberty swimsuit fabric in my local fabric shop (Hazel from Disaster in a Dress blog made a Bombshell swimsuit)
ReplyDeleteThis gets better and better! I've just seen Hazel's Liberty swimming costume - gorgeous! Does this mean you'll be making one next?! x
DeleteThis fabric is to die for. Liberty twill! Ahhhhh... I want to fill my entire house with it. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on the skirt. I especially like the red waistband facing - a nice little surprise when getting dressed in the morning. And yay for more of Tilly's new patterns!
What a delightful job. The constract lining waistband looks lovely and a beautiful finish. A great little summer skirt Jane.
ReplyDeleteFantastic make Jane! That really is a print that just screams 'you' to me! Plus the shape of that skirt is fab
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona! Yes, it screamed 'Jane' to me too! x
DeleteThis is so lovely, Jane. Carline looks great as a skirt and I can't believe it comes in twill. I've gotten some poplin Carline (in purple and in mini roses red -- Carline jr.) and this makes me want to make a skirt out of it -- wonderful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely Jane and it goes with absolutely everything you own!! x
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and is so very 'you'. I have some Liberty Twill that I bought years ago from Ebay, sadly the print isn't nearly as nice as your Carline print (it's Wiltshire, which I love, but in an odd colour way). I really like the little 'pop' of the red interfacing on the waistband. Bethx
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! I'm definitely going to try and get my hands on some more Liberty twill - it's great to work with. I really like the Wiltshire print, but agree, some of the colourways aren't my favourite. Hope you get to use it soon! x
DeleteI love and adore the Carline print as well! I can't get any in the States, but am visiting England in August and have wild hopes of obtaining some while I'm there. Does anyone have recommendations?
ReplyDeleteI got mine from Shaukat.co.uk but I don't think they stock it any longer. Fabrics Galore in Battersea stock Carline in red or purple if that helps?
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Oh THANK you! Fantastic!
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